On Wednesday morning, Chivas USA fans were looking forward to one thing: the Red-and-White’s third match in the 2014 Desert Diamond Cup against the Colorado Rapids. Little did they know that less than one week from Major League Soccer buying the club, the team would have their new president in place, and that it would be none other than 14-year League veteran executive Nelson Rodriguez.

Immediately following the news, media outlets, soccer fans and most importantly, Chivas USA fans, were not only surprised, but thrilled that Rodriguez, who has an extensive record in the soccer world, would be taking charge of everything related to the Red-and-White club.

Julio Ramos, representative of Chivas USA’s Supporter Group Union Ultras, was happy with the news of Rodriguez’ new job with the Red-and-White. After initially meeting the newly-appointed president in the annual MLS Supporters Summit a couple of years ago, Ramos and the rest of the Union Ultras members were impressed with Rodriguez’ soccer knowledge and his commitment to growing soccer and its fan base in the United States.

“For us, the Union Ultras, it was very good news because we had established a relationship with Nelson a couple of years ago,” Ramos said about Rodriguez. “We believe that he’s a person that is very well prepared, he knows a lot about soccer. He’s not just an executive, but he’s also someone that knows a lot about soccer, knows the culture, knows what the supporter groups are like and I think he’s someonewho´s going to help us a lot.”

Taking into account the extensive 14-year experience that Rodriguez brings, Chivas USA Supporter Group Black Army 1850 President Angel Mendoza believes that his leadership will be beneficial to the club. Additionally, Mendoza truly thinks that with Rodriguez, the club can only do one thing, to move is forward.

“He knows the correct formula that after working for different clubs, will work for us,” Mendoza said. “Everyone has been taking it as a good move, in a positive view. We can only go up from what we had before.”

Chivas USA President Nelson Rodriguez has already begun taking on his front office duties and will be present in the Red-and-White’s opening match of the 2014 MLS season when Chivas USA host the Chicago Fire on Sunday, March 9 at 12 p.m. (PT).